REFR25002 Planning Area A RODA
Avon
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July 16, 2025
Village (at Avon) DRB
Attn: Warner Hopkins
warner_hopk ns a()hotmail.com
Re: Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission Referral
Parcel 1, Planning Area A - Mixed -Use Development
Dear Warner and Members of the Village at Avon Design Review Board,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to convey the Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission's
insights and comments regarding the proposed Phase 1 Mixed -Use Development in the Village (at Avon) Planning
Area A - Parcel 1.
The Town of Avon Planning Staff referred the project plans and designs from Kensington (both the residential and
commercial retail packets) to the Planning and Zoning Commission ('PZC") under file #REFR25002 for our meeting
on July 7, 2025. The primary objective of this hearing was to present the project and gather valuable
recommendations and suggestions for the Village (at Avon) Design Review Board ("DRB") to consider during your
review process and the ongoing development of this area We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to share our
observations with you and hope they will be beneficial in your deliberations
Below, you will find the comments and recommendations (next page) from the Commission to the DRB.
General PZC Comments:
• Overall, the PZC felt that the architecture and general desigrVstyle of both buildings was good and fit in well
• DRB should be mindful that the north facing residential is going to be significant as far as massing is
considered as seen from 1-70; however, the parking and amenity area is a great addition on the south side
• Because of the larger surface parking, (temporary) snow storage has to be considered, as should drainage
and stormwater controls (emphasis placed on use of drainage swales wherever practicable)
• PZC also wanted to emphasize considerations for bike parking locations near store exits, composting (this is
something City Market is currently doing), and additional architectural treatment of the west side of the
Whole Foods as it is visible and could be improved
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Recommendations:
CommerciallRetail Plan:
1. The proposed building does not include adequate architectural investment in the western side. Architectural
features and treatments shall not solely be focused on the front fagade, as the Whole Foods will be seen
from every direction;
2. Please provide bicycle parking areas, trash/recycling receptacles and other site features dedicated to each
retail location;
3. The dumpster locations for all commercial uses need to be identified on plans. Whole Foods needs to
consider waste diversion of compostable and recycling of materials as well, as these services are available
in our valley. The "other retail areas" will need a consolidated and dedicated area for trash and recycling
dumpsters, identified as early as possible, as currently, no space is available for waste haulers around these
pads;
a. The site plan needs to indicate where and how many electric vehicle capable, electric vehicle ready, and
electric vehicle installed spaces are being installed. At least one (1) EV-installed space must be available for
ADA parking. This includes the other retail areas as well;
5. Landscaping plans need to acknowledge conservative water use and irrigation, and vegetative material
should be "Waterwise" drought -tolerant native plants;
6. It is encouraged for the applicant to include use of bioswales to help manage stormwater, parking lot
drainage, and to accommodate snow storage needs;
7. ADA parking spaces need to be identified on the site plan for all retail locations;
8. Design considerations, implementing energy off -sets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions using PV 1 Solar
Panels or similar, need to be incorporated on plans;
9. Development plans to designate snow storage areas, and use of snowmelt; and
10. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Town in accordance with DRB Guidelines and Town Criteria.
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Residential Plan:
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1. Please provide bicycle parking areas, trash receptacles, benches, and other site features, dedicated to the
residents;
2. The site plan needs to indicate where and how many electric vehicle capable, electric vehicle ready, and
electric vehicle installed spaces are being installed for residents. At least one (1) EV-installed space must be
available for ADA parking;
3. Landscaping plans need to acknowledge conservative water use and irrigation. and vegetative material
should be "Waterwise" drought -tolerant native plants;
4. ADA parking spaces need to be identified on the site plan;
5. Design considerations, implementing energy off -sets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions using PV I Solar
Panels or similar, need to be incorporated on plans;
6. Development plans should indicate snow storage, snowmeit, and energy code off -sets; and
7. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Town in accordance with DRB Guidelines and Town Criteria
Thank you for sharing this exciting project within the Village (at Avon) with the Town of Avon. Should you have any
questions or require further clarification regarding comments, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at 970-748-
4023.
Kind Regards,
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BY, DATE:
C Chairperson
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